Weekly Fuel Price Watch

Here is the weekly update for key fuel prices that affect rural electric cooperatives. In some cases, these represent averages across the country or in particular regions, and might differ from local market prices. Some prices are delayed this week because of the federal holiday. (Source: Energy Administration Information)

Coal Spot Prices (Powder River Basin 8800 Btu)

Week ending May 10: $10.55 per ton
One month ago: $10.55 per short ton
One year ago: N/A

Natural Gas Spot Market (Henry Hub)

Week ending May 13: $3.87 per million Btu
One month ago: $4.21 per million Btu
One year ago: $2.41 per million Btu

U.S. Crude Oil Spot Prices (West Texas Intermediate)

Week ending May 10: $95.84 per barrel
One month ago: $93.36 per barrel
One year ago: $96.98 per barrel

On-Highway Diesel Prices

Week ending May 13: $3.87 per gallon
One month ago: $3.94 per gallon
One year ago: $4.00 per gallon

Retail Gasoline Prices (Regular)

Week ending May 13: $3.60 per gallon
One month ago: $3.54 per gallon
One year ago: $3.75 per gallon

Residential Propane Prices (October-March only)

Week ending March 18: $2.48 per gallon
One month ago: $2.49 per gallon
One year ago: $2.87 per gallon

Tags: Business and Finance, Coal, Crude Oil, Diesel, Natural Gas, Propane